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A very ‘cool’ guest speaker Chris Daughtry makes surprise appearance at ﬁfth grade graduation

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by PATTI STOKES, with contributions by ASHLEY ROYAL OAK RIDGE – It might have been a day of celebration for Oak Ridge elementary fifth graders, but Tropical Storm Andrea had something else in mind. For the first time in over 16 years, the fifth grade graduation pool party at the Oak Ridge Swim Club was cancelled due to bad weather.

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dened to have missed this annual celebration,” said Ashley Royal, parent volunteer.

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But though the party was rained out, the day wasn’t a wash by any means. After all, the fifth graders had a pretty cool surprise in the works – unbeknownst to

“Our students were very sad-

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Chris Daughtry, left, shakes hand with a ﬁfth grade graduate while Jackie Burney, assistant principal, looks on.

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Congratulations Class of 2013! by MIKE SHAW and PATTI STOKES

Lucy Laird Northwest valedictorian

Danny Hage Northwest salutatorian

Julie Canziani Northern valedictorian

Samantha Taylordean Northern salutatorian

NORTHWEST GUILFORD H.S. With 412 graduates, Northwest High School awarded diplomas to the largest graduating class in Guilford County. The school held its 50th commencement ceremony on June 7. Lucy Laird, valedictorian, graduated with a 5.35 GPA. Laird will attend Duke university this fall. In her graduation speech, she encouraged her classmates to “Live so that your great, great

grandchildren will wish they could have known you.” Laird ended with a quote by Ralph Waldo emerson,

“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”

Danny Hage, salutatorian, graduated with a 5.25 GPA and will attend uNC-Chapel Hill. He spoke of the school’s 50-year history, and encouraged his classmates to “embrace your Viking roots and sail with confidence into the future.” The top 25 academic students in this year’s graduating class, in alphabetical order, were JeanDominique Bonnet, Joseph Choi, Lindsay Davenport, Stephanie Fenton, Mallory Funk, Paige Guse,

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Following the town council’s decision to allocate $15,000, a sidewalk that ends at the credit union’s property line on Linville Road will be connected to a sidewalk in front of CrossFit. The sidewalk will now be uninterrupted from the corner of Linville Road and N.C. 150 to the town park on Linville Road.

Walk this way OAK RIDGE – If sidewalks could talk, what would they say? The segments of sidewalks appearing here and there in Oak Ridge’s commercial district wouldn’t be able to say much since they have had only limited use since being installed. But town leaders hope that soon changes, one segment at a time. Until about a year ago, Oak Ridge had an ordinance that required sidewalks to be constructed on any single lot developed for commercial or institutional purposes. Thus the reason for sidewalk segments springing up here

and there as new commercial property was developed. In April 2012, after the town received a grant to develop a pedestrian plan, the town council voted to suspend the sidewalk requirement for new development in the commercial district, at least until the pedestrian plan was completed. Council members took another step in the right direction when they approved the 2013-14 fiscal year budget on June 6. The budget includes $15,000 to construct a sidewalk segment that will connect two of the most talked about stretches of sidewalks in the town: the section of sidewalk that seemingly

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summer break? A: ADHD is a neurochemistry issue that does not go away when the summer break starts. In fact, with the lack of structure over the summer, symptoms can actually appear worse. They may not need to sit and read a book or pay attention to a teacher but they do need to follow directions from a parent or care giver and need to curb their impulsivity to prevent injury or social problems. Summer is a great time for learning what impacts executive functioning. Some of this learning is a part of normal family structure (chores and responsibilities), social skills, sports and team building, and even cultivating new interests. Executive Functions are actions we perform to accomplish self-control, goal directed behavior, and to maximize future outcomes. It is often compared to the orchestra conductor who brings all the instruments of our cognitive functioning together to integrate the various functions, bringing in and fading out certain actions, controlling the pace and intensity, and help us keep control while still expressing our creativity. The function of ADHD medications is to improve executive functioning and help our children keep the concert in tune, on time and on the right page. Kim Lawrence, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Q: I feel scattered, disorganized and unproductive. Can I have ADHD and don’t know it? For most of us with ADHD, it does not miraculously go away with graduation. As adults we deal with a whole new set of responsibilities that, by the end of the day, have us completely exhausted. There are many adults out there who were able to “get by” in school and social situations. It’s not until we get overwhelmed with new types of stress, that we feel like we can’t keep it together. For some it is a new job, or after having children, or more likely a combination of new changes. The other misperception is that you have to be hyper in order to have ADHD. Not true. We call this group ADHD-inattentive type. These people really struggle to pay attention and concentrate, but because they are typically quiet and can become perfectionists, they learn to cover up their struggles. A project that may take someone without ADHD 30 minutes to complete, could take a person with ADHD 2 hours to complete. You can start by asking your doctor to give you a simple questionnaire specifically designed to help screen for ADHD. Dr. Amy Stevenson

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What is the law regarding sex offenders living near schools and licensed day care centers? We spoke with Sgt. Gray Siler of the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, who oversees staff duty and sex offenders. Siler said registered sex offenders are not allowed to live within 1,000 linear feet of any school or licensed day care center. The term “school” does not include home schools or institutions of higher education, such as colleges and universities. However, if a person lived at a residence in question before Dec. 1, 2006, which is when the law was enacted that created the N.C. Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry, they may continue to live at the residence. Also, if a school or day care is built within 1,000 linear feet of a sex offender’s

“Before the law was enacted, how many sex offenders were living beside you and you didn’t know about it?” Siler said. “At least with the registry you know where they are and you can take the proper steps and measures for that.” Convicted sex offenders must register with the county in which they live for a minimum of 10 years after their conviction date. For more info, visit the N.C. Department of Justice at www.ncdoj.gov, click “Protect Yourself” at the top bar of the homepage, then “Find Sex Offenders.” At this site you can sign up to get email alerts when a sex offender registers at an address within five miles of your home, business, or your child’s school, or to track a specific offender. You can also sign up to get an alert by telephone when a convicted sex offender moves into your zip code, or to get telephone alerts about a specific offender by calling NC SAVAN at 1-877-627-2826.

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All of those issues were recently brought up at public hearings held by the planning board and town council, in response to a request to rezone and develop 49.35 acres on Linville Road that has until now been a horse farm. The developer, Kevan Combs (no relation to Mayor Ray Combs), presented a subdivision plan for 31 lots, open space, and homes no less than 2,800 sq. ft.

Before voting unanimously to approve the property rezoning and subdivision plan for Linville Ridge, Councilman Roger Howerton, a lifetime resident of Oak Ridge, recalled a time when the community was all farm land. “We saw things starting to change, whether we liked it or not,” Howerton said. “As I look at things today, it has been developed based on our ordinances and I’m up here to say I’m proud of it.”

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“I don’t know where the new town hall was planned, but for $600,000, it better be a big piece of land,” said Eric Long of Summerfield Road.

Though Councilwoman Elizabeth McClellan said she would support lowering the tax rate to 2.5 cents, council ultimately voted 4-0 to approve the budget as presented (Councilwoman Alicia Flowers was not in attendance, and Mayor Mark Brown votes only in a tie).

SUMMERFIELD – Of those who spoke at the council meeting on June 11, some, like Gail Dunham, Dwayne Crawford and Lee Haywood, said they were disappointed in the budget. Given the town’s fund balance of about $7.5 million, they said maintaining the property tax at 3.5 cents per $100 of property value was unjustified. Of particular alarm to them was a proposed capital outlay of up to $600,000 for land acquisition and improvements, to be used for a future town hall.

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them ahead of time, the guest speaker for their graduation ceremony was Chris Daughtry, former American Idol contestant and lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist for the highly successful rock band Daughtry. As to how it all came about that Daughtry, a resident of Oak Ridge, was the guest speaker, Royal says it started when she was asked in December to coordinate her son’s fifth grade graduation ceremony. “I accepted the offer and immediately began thinking about who I should consider asking to be their graduation speaker,” the mother, volunteer and former PTA president said. “Our school’s motto is ‘Dream, Believe and Achieve,’ and I wanted our speaker to be someone who was living these words. I didn’t have to think long before I realized we had that special someone living right here in Oak Ridge – Chris Daughtry! Though Daughtry lived within a few miles of the school, Royal had to go to California to reach him, figuratively speaking at least. After some research, she tracked down the entertainment group that manages Daughtry and his band and emailed them to request that Daughtry speak at the graduation ceremony on June 7. Within a few days, she received a reply that the rock star had graciously accepted her invitation.

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Keeping a lid on the news was no small challenge, but Royal understood the need to protect Daughtry’s privacy, and “to avoid making our graduation ceremony a Daughtry fan destination site.” With that in mind, Principal Denise Francisco, Assistant Principal Jackie Burney, Curriculum Facilitator Molly Stoltz and Royal immediately began planning the details of what they

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envisioned becoming “one of the best kept secrets in Oak Ridge!” “Our code word was ‘guest speaker,’ and we worked diligently to make a plan that got Chris into our gym’s equipment room beside the stage at exactly 8 a.m. on the morning of June 7,” Royal said. After numerous conference calls with the management team in Los Angeles, Daughtry’s entrance and exit plans were finalized a few days before graduation. Ralph Kitley, principal of Northwest High School, and the high school’s SRO were asked to provide security for Daughtry while he was at Oak Ridge elementary. Royal’s son, Graham, was chosen to introduce Daughtry at the ceremony – and then sworn to secrecy. From there, plans went off without a hitch. Daughtry arrived right on schedule and was escorted into the “green room” without being observed by anyone in the packed gym. “Chris delivered a very age-appropriate speech to our fifth graders and encouraged them to dream big and to work hard on achieving their goals,” Royal said. “He told them, ‘It is important to have a dream and to see it and to surround yourself with people who believe in you.’ He also reminded them about the importance of being kind to other people and to treat others with respect.” Struck by his humility, Royals said Daughtry shook the hands of all 125 of the fifth graders as they walked across the stage to accept their diplomas. “The students were in awe of him and some later expressed that they were not ever going to wash their hands again!” Royal said. As for the graduation pool party being cancelled, Royal said she hoped the disappointment was at least somewhat diminished by having a great indoor dance – and a very cool graduation speaker!

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OAK RIDGE town council as reported by MIKE SHAW and PATTI STOKES Mayor Ray Combs called the June meeting to order at 7 p.m. Following a moment of silence, Boy Scouts from Troop 139 led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council approved minutes from the May 2 meeting.

ing in a telethon on WFMY-TV2 and radio-thon on WQMG on June 19.

Mayor Combs recognized the group of about 18 scouts from Troop 139, sponsored by Oak Ridge united Methodist Church, who were earning their Communication merit badge.

Strength and Honor scholarship. Roland Russoli, father of Andrew Russoli, a 21-year-old Marine killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2005, presented a $2,500 “Strength and Honor” scholarship to Will Florence. Andrew had hoped to become a fireman when he completed his service with the Marines; his father established the scholarship through the Oak Ridge fire department in Andrew’s honor in 2008.

Juneteenth. Council unanimously approved a resolution encouraging citizens to commemorate Juneteenth by joining in “A Celebration of unity” at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Alamance Road in Greensboro on June 16 and participat-

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CITIZEN COMMENTS Tim Kessel thanked the council for funding the sidewalk segment on Linville Road, then asked about the process of decreasing the speed limit on Ashton Park Drive. Oakley offered to request that DOT do a study in the neighborhood. Town Clerk Sandra Smith said the town has several board and committee member vacancies and invited inquiries from anyone interested in serving.

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COMMUNITY UPDATES Planning and Zoning. Chair Doug Nodine said the rezoning on Linville Road that the board had reviewed a few weeks ago, and council had approved earlier in the meeting, had prompted questions and the board would be discussing the possible need or desire for lower density zoning and how the notification process could be improved. Fire Department. Chief Simmons said the department responded to 39 calls in May, 18 of a medical nature and 21 of a fire and service nature. Firefighters completed 185.5 hours of training, installed six car seats, held one public education event and maintained a response time of 4.5 minutes. Parks and Recreation. Chair Bill Edwards thanked all the volunteers who helped make this year’s RidgeFest a success. Edwards thanked Matt Forton for building a bridge in the town park (near the playground) for his Eagle Scout project. A lighted fountain has been installed in the middle of the pond, which should help with aeration and weed control issues.

FINANCE REPORT Finance Officer Samuel Anders presented the monthly financial overview, noting the town’s assets total about $2.267 million, with $2.244 million of this in checking/savings. Property tax receipts year-to-date are $708,367. The balance due on the park property is $1,233,333.

CITIZEN COMMENTS Mike Stone, vice chairman of the planning and zoning board, said the committee will discuss options for notifying property owners of rezoning cases, as well as holding advance meetings with affected citizens and the developer. He also thanked MAOR, the town staff and community members for a wonderful RidgeFest.

COUNCIL COMMENTS Howerton thanked members of Boy Scout Troop 139 for their attendance. Yanusz thanked everyone involved in RidgeFest. He also thanked everyone who provided both “positive and negative feedback” to the town on issues of importance to them, saying “that’s what makes this council work.” Councilman George McClellan thanked the finance committee, and said the budget fit the definition of “progressive conservatism.” He also said he was happy the budget included money to complete the sidewalk on Linville Road. Councilman Spencer Sullivan thanked all committees and encouraged citizens to volunteer. Mayor Combs thanked the Scouts for attending and asked how many wanted to be an Eagle Scout (all in attendance raised their hands). He reminded them of the bridge in the park that was built by an Eagle Scout and asked them to think about helping the town when it was time to complete their Eagle Scout project.

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Wells Fargo Conference Cup Champions Two of Guilford County Schools’ most decorated high school athletic programs will soon have to clear another space in their trophy cases for even more hardware. Northern and Northwest Guilford will make space for their latest achievement – the Wells Fargo Conference Cup –after great spring sports seasons for both schools. Wells Fargo and the North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced the final standings in the Wells Fargo Cup competitions for the 2012-13 academic year on June 11. The Wells Fargo Cup Award, sponsored by Wells Fargo and the NCHSAA, is awarded to high schools that achieved the best overall interscholastic athletic

performance within the state’s four classifications. The Wells Fargo Conference Cup, a companion to the Wells Fargo Cup, recognizes schools with the best overall interscholastic athletic performances within individual conferences.

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season. east Forsyth and Southwest Guilford finished second and third respectively.

Northwest Guilford tallied 121 points throughout the 2012-13 year to take the Piedmont Triad 4-A conference cup. The Vikings dominated with championships in baseball, softball, men’s golf, men’s tennis and men’s outdoor track and field during the spring sports

Northern Guilford finished the 201213 year with an impressive 241.5 points to win the Mid State 3-A conference cup. The Nighthawks finished their campaign with a strong spring season and took first in men’s lacrosse, men’s tennis and men’s and women’s track and field.

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CRIME / INCIDENT report The District 1 Sheriff’s Ofﬁce has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County. June 8 | A victim on edgefield Road in northwest Greensboro incurred minor injuries after suspects brandished a weapon and stole his wallet, GPS and cell phone. One of the suspects was Arthur Ryan Ray,19, formerly of Stokesdale; Ray had been scheduled to appear in court on June 10 on multiple felony charges stemming from an incident in December.

field reported the company was defrauded out of $8,700 worth of equipment by an unknown suspect. June 4 | A business owner on Athens Road in Stokesdale reported receiving a phone call from someone representing a group for the Greensboro Police called “Cops for Kids.” Statements made during the conversation led the business owner to believe the call might be a scam.

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June 3 | A resident of Old Iron Works Road in northern Greensboro reported being assaulted by another resident of the home, but declined to file charges.

June 3 | A resident of Oak Ridge Road in Summerfield reported that someone stole five angels from the top of her fence, valued at about $125.

June 5 | An uninvolved third party reported a domestic disturbance on Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge. Officers found two residents involved in a verbal argument, but no evidence of an assault.

June 3 | Two pairs of shoes were stolen from a home on Brigham Road in northwest Greensboro. The resident believes they may have been stolen by someone working at the home.

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June 5 | A natural gas tank, valued at about $900, was stolen from a home on Springdale Meadow Drive in Stokesdale.

June 4 | During a traffic stop on N.C. 68 in Stokesdale, an officer discovered a small amount of marijuana in the vehicle. The driver was arrested for driving with a revoked license.

June 3 | The manager of Southern States on Lake Brandt Road in Summer-

June 2 | The manager of the Food Lion on u.S. 220 N. in Summerfield reported that a man who had been banned from the store had come onto the property. The man was charged with seconddegree trespass.

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June 7 | A resident of Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale reported a fire in her front yard. The fire destroyed a Chevrolet Corvette.

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s d a d r u o o t A tribute y a D ’s r e h t a for F cold weather and hard work. Forced to quit school in the eighth grade to work on the family farm, one of Dad’s regrets was that he never got his high school diploma.

I miss the way he loved me by PATTI STOKES, editor/publisher For me, Father’s Day always comes with mixed emotions. My dad died over nine years ago, just a few weeks shy of his 92nd birthday. He was born in 1912. Raised on a farm in Iowa, Dad knew a lot about

Dad lived through the Great Depression, and served in the Army in World War II. Both experiences made a lifelong impact on him. Throughout the first several years of marriage to my mother, Dad fought the demons of alcoholism. After much heartache and many failed attempts, he turned over his life to God at age 45. It

Some of our fathers are alive and well, others are facing serious health issues, and some are no longer with us. Though our perspectives vary, in this issue our staff members honor the men who have shaped our lives and filled our hearts.

wasn’t an easy road after that, but his newfound faith, willpower, the love of family and the wisdom of a sponsor in AA led him through the worst times and Dad remained sober from a year before I was born until the day he died, about 46 years later. As Dad grew older, he was so grateful for even the shortest phone calls and visits from his five kids – I wish I would have spent more time with him, but raising my family and growing a business often got in the way. I miss the way he loved me unconditionally, and will always be grateful to him for teaching me one of the most valuable lessons – that any life can be turned around, regardless of how far off course it has veered.

Three words aren’t enough by SEAN GENTILE, art director A puny three-letter word doesn’t do the guy justice. I think a few more words are needed to better express what Dad means to me. Magician: Let me start with an anecdote. My ten-year-old self had lofty goals of being a video game programmer when I grew up, and I always had a project going on our family computer. A sometimes overly-ambitious perfectionist, I commonly bit off more than I could chew. But Dad could always work out

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entertainer: Decorating a 4-story home for Christmas can be a source of stress for the family unit. But Dad knows exactly how to lift spirits. That is, singing goofy, reworded Christmas carols. Certainly my dad is a source of good energy and laughter, but this is only a fraction of what makes him so significant. Shapeshifter: This sounds strange, but let me explain. A dad must modify his fatherly role from the moment a newborn sack o’ potatoes comes into his life, grows, and eventually leaves the nest. There is no pocket guide for this. Yet my Dad was there at every step, growing with my brother and me, and meeting the changing needs of his family. Curator: A dad should be the unwavering caretaker of the family unit. It’s clear to me that every choice my dad has made, from the big ones to the small day-to-day decisions, have been for the benefit of family – that which is most prized. Mirror: I hope when I look at my Dad, I’m seeing myself in the future. He’s an example of what a man can achieve when he devotes his life to his faith and pours his whole heart into family. Thanks, Dad, and Happy Father’s Day!

This year will be different

This year is different, though. I’ve been bombarded with emails, radio and television commercials about what I should buy my dad this year. How do you celebrate Father’s Day when your dad is no longer here? That’s something I’ve been struggling with over the past few weeks. My wife and family have been by my side, helping me make sense of something that will never make sense. Almost every day since my father died, I’ve told him I love him and I miss him. It’s been some of the best therapy I can give myself – actively talking to him. I know he’s here with me and my family. As I type this, I know he thinks I’m spilling too much ink on him. He’d find it funny that I was writing about him and then he’d change the subject by telling me a joke he’s been thinking up for hours. He loved NASCAR races, fishing and the Carolina Panthers. He would be thrilled to know the Charlotte Bobcats are rebranding to the Charlotte Hornets. I like to think Michael Jordan did that to honor my dad – some of my fondest memories are with Dad at those games. Dad wasn’t perfect. He made plenty of mistakes. He wasn’t a man of many words and he worked hard. He persevered until the end. He never complained, even while sitting in a hospital for months at a time. But most of all, he loved us.

by MIKE SHAW, community journalist

I’ve learned the best way to honor my dad this day, and every day, is to simply love him.

The following sentences have been some of the most challenging I’ve ever written. These sentences are stirring emotions in me that I’ve been dealing with since January 20 – the day my dad died.

Dad, I want you to know I love you and I miss you.

Father’s Day always seemed to sneak up on me. I never really gave it too much thought because my dad wasn’t the type to want cards or gifts – that doesn’t mean I didn’t get them for him.

Daughters, farmhands love our dad by LAURA TROEGER, associate publisher When I was four, my dad convinced my mom to trade in their suburban

St. Louis lifestyle and buy a 100-acre “hobby farm.” I’m not sure my mom really knew what she was agreeing to! I am the oldest of four girls. I clearly recall our neighboring farm’s dad yelling at his four boys so loudly that we understood every colorful word, and my dad would shake his head and say he sure was glad God gave him girls! He has extraordinary patience, and I suppose he needed it with four daughters as farmhands. One day as a teen, I was rushing to get a tractor and corn picker put away before the rain started, and forgot to swing the corn picker back behind the tractor – I ran it right through the barn wall. Dad didn’t yell, or even say much. He just patched the hole, and to this day I smile every time I see that patch. Dad was actually a builder by trade – the farm really was a hobby, although it certainly took more of his time than his career. He wasn’t much for sitting still, unless someone wanted to play pinochle or Monopoly or the Cardinals were on TV. He can fix or build anything, and as we grew up and had families of our own, he was often called on to help build a deck or finish a bonus room. He always has time to visit with a neighbor, and he’s never turned down a cold beer or slice of dessert. More than one choice? Well, it would only be right to try a piece of each. He likes to take a fishing pole out to the lake in the evenings for a little quiet time – it doesn’t seem to matter if anything’s biting. Dad is a man of faith and a devoted church member. He is a loyal St. Louis Cardinals fan, something we have shared as long as I can remember. He and my mom are still on the farm, but cancer has cruelly invaded his life in the last two years, and my workaholic, always-on-thego father has slowed considerably. I hope that his Father’s Day includes time with family, a good nap, and I really don’t think a cold beer would hurt. I love you Dad! Contributing writers Helen Ledford and Mike Stone have more Father’s Day thoughts to share in the next issue.

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M&M Tire and Auto on u.S. 220 for working me into a short-staffed, busy Saturday to have a much needed oil change and tire rotation before closing. Great customer service is always a norm there! Our family, friends, teachers, businesses and the community for helping the Stokesdale elementary Odyssey of the Mind team go to World Finals at Michi-

gan State university. Our experience was amazing and we couldn’t have done it without your support! The awesome lady who stopped traffic on u.S. 220 and Myers Fork Road to save my min-pin from what would certainly have been his demise. He has serious medical issues and is safe at home now. God bless you! Kelly at Oak Ridge Florist for designing such a beautiful arrangement for the Memorial Day service, and for being there on your day off so I could pick it up. It was the perfect touch! The caring and hardworking staff of Stokesdale elementary. I hope you all have a wonderful summer! Local businesses which support our community and its citizens by giving back and by participating in the events and activities here. This is what makes the northwest area so nice to live in! Ms. Jolly at Northwest Middle School for her hard work on the “under the Neon Lights” 8th grade dance, and to the many students, staff and volunteers who made it possible. The kids had a great time and great memories! Tyler Millard for the song “Forevermore” he wrote for Cody and Danielle’s wedding and his phenomenal performance during the ceremony. Dr. Fried and staff at eagle Physicians in Oak Ridge. Dr. Fried is a brilliant doctor and has a heart for helping his patients. He and his staff are extremely compassionate, which means a lot when you don’t feel well. The Oak Ridge Goodwill for collecting so many eyeglasses for the Oak Ridge Lions Club. A lot of people will be seeing better because of you. Guy and Jody at The Shrimp Connection. They are wonderful people and offer an exceptional product. This community is so fortunate to have Summerfield Farms / The Shrimp Connection to provide us with fresh food for a healthier lifestyle.

The Guilford County deputy who “got on the tail” of the van dangerously tailgating me. She put her cell down and got to a safe distance! Ya’ll can expect a wave from the guy on the purple Victory two-wheeler! The NWO for providing important information about our schools, even if some readers perceive it as “bad’ or “negative.” The NWO is an independent publication. It is not a public relations brochure for school activities, sports, or selected students. Dr. Taylor and the staff at the Village Vet for taking such great care of our pets!

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Wendy’s in Oak Ridge on June 3 for scooping up the old French fries from beneath the heat lamp and placing them back in the oil to cook a second time. This is unhealthy, unsanitary and just plain wrong! Omega Meats’ vendors who ignore No Trespassing signs and ring doorbells located less than a foot away from big red No Soliciting signs. The oblivious drivers who travel Clintwood Drive (behind Times Turn Around) going to N.C. 68: There is a two-way stop sign on that corner – use it! Be considerate and quit blocking Baywood Drive. Whoever keeps throwing out bags of empty beer cans/bottles along Bunch Road. Riding around drinking and driving will only get you in trouble. Or dead. To our legislators in N.C. for not participating in the new healthcare law. Reports from California are impressive, premiums have fallen and last year’s rebate for small businesses amounted to $56 million. Rates in N.C. continue to rise. People who complain about the Oak Ridge Town Council but are nowhere to be found when the council asks for input (i.e. the budget). Instead of throwing stones, you could have been part of the process.

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ELECTRICAL Cmoorelight.com, Electrical Contractor. Specializing in electric repairs, res/comm, no job too small, licensed, professional. (336) 601-8304. Your business should be here! Call 644-7035 for advertising info.

FLOORING CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed & insured. 643-6500.

ALL ABOUT THE HOUSE. Small jobs & large, water damage, light yard work, 40 years exp., sr. disc. 644-8710 or 708-0522.

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HOME REPAIR, LLC

Home Improvement & Repairs Privilege Licensed & Insured

Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Stokesdale

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Gutter Glove distributor/installer

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HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609.

MAYS SIDING Your A-Z exterior home improvement company. 215-8776, www.mayssiding.com. VINYL SIDING REPAIRS, vinyl railings & siding, replacement windows, gutter cleaning and repair. Please call 215-8776 for your free estimate. A-1 COPPER ROOFING Copper & aluminum gutters, gutter cleaning & repair, affordable leaf protection, replacement windows, vinyl siding, railing & trim. Free est. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperrooﬁng.com.

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GRADING / HAULING BRAD’S BOBCAT SVC. Grading, hauling, gravel/dirt, debris removal. 362-3647.

AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820. COMPOST & GARDEN SOIL, Oak Ridge area. 50/50 landscape mix, compactible ﬁll dirt, gravel, landscape boulders. 602-5820. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServiceNC.com.

offered exclusively at Mustard Seed Nursery, Inc. Free estimates. Call 644-8144. mustardseednursery.com. TLC LAWN CARE Lawn mowing, fertilization and weed control. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097.

GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC 65, Stokesdale. (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 ofﬁce.

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Locally owned/operated. Lic/ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. 24-hr. emergency svc. Oak Ridge, NC. 643-1119.

STUMP GRINDING - FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860. COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, plugging, seeding, fertilizing. Weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. $25 gift card to Lowes Home Improvement for each referral. 362-5860. Serving the Triad for 24 years. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION

ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035.

Complete landscaping services. Retaining

GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, ﬁll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.

JACK’S LAWN CARE. Weekly mowing

walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 312-2706.

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DELIMA LAWNCARE. Residential & commercial, free estimates. (336) 669-5210. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764. SEYMOUR’S LAWN CARE. Free estimates, Madison. Simon, (336) 344-0896. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490. LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 13-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796. AQUA SYSTEMS. Quality irrigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174.

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BRAD’S BOBCAT. Landscaping, driveways, patios, sidewalks, concrete work. 362-3647. A-LIST LAWN CARE Spring forward with us! New customer special – 4th mowing service FREE! Res/com. Lic/insured. Free est. Call (336) 609-7013 or email alistlawncare@gmail.com BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC.

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Annual service agrmnts. Buzz, 509-6464. ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping.

Maintenance, design,

paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed/insured. Free est. 382-4767, www.oneguyandamachine.com. ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup,

SWIMMING POOL SERVICE & REPAIR. Early spring specials on pool openings, liner replacements and equipment. 20 yrs. exp. Randy Harrell, 362-9721. JUNK REMOVAL – appliances, batteries, mowers, cars, etc. Call about free removal. (336) 423-3006. LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.

shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157.

MASONRY MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS GRILLS, GAS LIGHTS, tankless water heaters. Sales, service, installation, general home repairs. Don Hill, 643-7183.

Furniture Kare Co.

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www.sharkyspoolservices.com (336 ) 207.9793 PAINTING & DRYWALL PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years experience. Avg. size bedroom walls, $100. Sheetrock repair. Call Brad Rogers for your free estimate. (Local #) 314-3186. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com. CARLOS PAINTING. Res/comm., licensed & insured, free estimates. (336) 669-5210.

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PLUMBING

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 26 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum ﬂoors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.

JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905. BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

ROOFING

POWER WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. rooﬁng specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanrooﬁnginc.com, 621-6962.

SUPERIOR WASH. 30% off all concrete cleaning! Exterior cleaning: houses, decks, driveways. Mobile unit with hot water & 425-gallon storage tank. Lic/Ins. Free estimates. Call Mike Dixon, 601-7444.

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC. Residential rooﬁng, rubber ﬂat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

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BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, painting, siding, windows, spring exterior cleaning specials. Senior discounts, 35 years experience. 362-6343.

FURNITURE FAUX FINISHING CLASSES held at Golden Antiques in Summerﬁeld. Next class is June 19, 6:30-9pm, $35/class. Class size is limited. Call Denise, 609-1569 for more info or to reserve your space.

JLB REMODELING INC. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. Remodeling, additions and home repairs. 681-2902, www.jlbremodeling.com. RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

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COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM - (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. FREE PICK-UP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electrical items, metal items, etc. 689-4167.

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TUTOR AVAILABLE Help your child catch up or get ahead in school this summer! ESL and generalist K-8 certiﬁed. Specialize in reading instruction for struggling readers. 2 yrs. elementary teaching experience in inner-city school. Taught 76 students, and averaged 2.5 yrs reading growth. Available to tutor K-8 reading and language arts, K-5 all subjects. Resources available including entire library of books, phonics tools, and leveled reading programs. Call Kelli at (336) 255-0232 for more information.

LOOKING TO RENT garage/storage space for supplies and trailers. (336) 282-3374.

HOMES FOR RENT

SUMMER TUTORING Local rising college junior offering tutoring for grades K-5 in any and all subjects. Willing to work around your schedule as needed. Contact me at (336) 501-7184 and ask for Christian Michels.

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We carry moving & shipping supplies

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 MISC. FOR SALE ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025.

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$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328. WILL PAY CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick-up of appliances, batteries, air conditioners, grills, metal items, computers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167.

 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES ANIMALS AVAILABLE “Three little kittens lost their mittens...” Three adorable, 9-week-old female KITTENS FREE TO GOOD HOME. 706-7022.

 REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Jun 16, 12-2pm

WALNUT COVE, spacious town home for rent. 2BR, 2BA, laundry room, bonus, sun room and ﬁreplace. New appliances. Great neighborhood, very private back patio and yard. $690/mo. Call (336) 268-1224.

LAND FOR SALE 1.34-ACRE LOT, NW Guilford, perked, surveyed, landscaped, ready to build. 9015 Mt. Carmel Rd., Stokesdale. $46,500. Call 643-6078 after 5pm. Fixer-upper on FOUR ACRES near Walmart and I-73 in Rockingham Cty. 573-9409.

VANGUARD REAL ESTATE OPTIONS

GROOMZ 2 GO MOBILE PET GROOMING, www.groomz2go.com, (336) 362-9822.

644-1476 for details.

DOG BOARDING Westergaard Kennels, Inc. Private indoor/outdoor runs. 5719 Bunch Rd., Oak Ridge, NC. (336) 643-5169.

List your house for no-fee or low-fee. Call

OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Jun 16, 2:30-4:30pm

CAROLINA MARINA, 214 Pelican Dr.. Covered boat lift, jet ski lift, 40’ covered deck, park model, water front. $120,000. Ken, (336) 337-9268.

6007 Chalet Drive, Oak Ridge Move-in ready! Amazing outdoor space! Master on main, volume ceilings, beautiful Kitchen & more. Must see. $334,900.

Ramilya Siegel

PET SITTING. Caring and responsible. $12 per 30-minute visit. 601-2087.

CRS, GRI, SRES, Master’s Circle Award ( 336 ) 215.9856

Bring your friend home

SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CARE Motto: love, compassion, respect for your pets. Professional pet sitter for 18 years. Bonded/Insured. Member, Pet Sitters Intl. Provide food, exercise, play, meds/shots, much TLC. 1-3 trips/day. $15/trip (30 min). Call 643-5242. Oak Ridge/Summerﬁeld.

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HOMES FOR SALE

HORSE BOARDING, Green Acres Horse Farm, Stokesdale area. Full board & pasture board, riding trails, lots of green pastures. 707-7118.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR PETS? I’m the one for you! Sitting/feeding/walking/etc. Animals love me! (336) 508-2907.

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4910 Golden Acres Drive Log Home lovers must see this one-of-a-kind property with picturesque setting minutes away from Oak Ridge, northwest Greensboro. Gorgeous & efficient Kitchen, antique flooring, oversized covered porches! $315,000

14.8 ac / 3,700+ SF/4 stalls 12.12 ac / Vacant Land / Pasture 44.43 ac / Vacant Land / NW Schls 42.17 ac / Vacant Land / NW Schls 6.89 ac / 2,300 SF/4 stalls 37.66 ac /4,200 SF/ Pond / Mrtn Barn 11.87 ac / 5,800+ SF/ Barn / Oak Rdg

$650,000 $119,000 $359,900 dividable $439,000 $899,900 $985,000

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CONGRATULATIONS ...continued from p. 1 Danny Hage, Caroline Hall, Ki Hong, Kathleen Kilmartin, elizabeth King, Lucy Laird, Isabelle Lanser, Allison Martin, elyse Pizzella, Ashley Powers, Anastasia Shymanovich, Samantha Sikora, Christine Son, Sarah Spiker, Amber Swartzentruber, Matthew Taylor, Vincey Varghese, Anna Wurz and Amanda Wyrick. Ahnae Scott only missed one day of school, from kindergarten through her senior year. Garrett Bird, Kara Carmichael, Ki Hong and Deirdre Wegner had

perfect attendance for all four years of high school. Northwest High School students were offered $11,341,753 in scholarships. NORTHERN GUILFORD H.S. With family members, friends, teachers and school administrators looking on, Northern Guilford High School graduated its fourth senior class on June 7. Among the smiles, laughter, cheers and a few tears, Nighthawk Nation watched 309 of their own walk across the stage to receive their high school diplomas and begin the next phase of their lives.

Salutatorian Samantha Taylordean graduated with a 5.193 GPA and will attend the university of Michigan to study engineering. In her speech, she reminded her classmates of the personal growth they had experienced from their freshman year to Graduation Day. Since their freshman year, Northern seniors have celebrated three football state championships, a golf state championship, a track state championship, and have been the recipients of numerous academic accolades. Senior T.J. Logan was named the 2013 North Carolina High School Athlete of the Year in May. The Class of 2013 earned $6,042,376 in scholarships; 188 students earned academic scholarships while eight earned athletic scholarships. The Nighthawks boasted 56 N.C. Scholars, 64 National Honors Society members, and 11 seniors were recognized with the Service Learning Award

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